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Great WWII Story
A Different Perspective
A Different Perspective
"I enjoy reading WW II historical stories about service men who fought in this war. This book is the best one to date telling the story of a young Texas A&M student who signed up to fight for his country. The book is an easy read recounting his experiences in a very personal manner. I highly recommend this enlightening book." BobMac on Amazon
A Different Perspective
A Different Perspective
A Different Perspective
"I finished (the book) and let me just say I thoroughly enjoyed reading it! As a lover of history and especially WWII documentaries, I felt I got a different perspective with this book...the human side of World War II. I will remember many of Jack Ellis Westbrook's stories for the rest of my life." Norma on Facebook
I Wish I'd Known Him
A Different Perspective
I Wish I'd Known Him
"Truly a wonderful book! Amazing genuine account of Jack Westbrook's WWII experience, its stories are funny, sad, and sometimes shocking, but so real. He makes you feel like you were on this journey with him. What an interesting experience this book has been for me! Jack was truly a man on honor and integrity, How I wish I'd know him! Amazon verified purchase
How it all started
My name is Celia Westbrook Thrash, daughter of Lt. Jack Westbrook. At bedtime, as a young child, Dad would tuck-in my two sisters and I and then tell us his memories of his time in WWII. Yep, that's right. Bedtime stories! Of course, he doctored them up for our young ears, but regardless we grew up loving all of his memories, and so, we persuaded him to write them down for future generations. And that he did. He spent years typing on a typewriter and then onto this new device called a "computer" until he produced a black 3-inch, 3-ring binder full of rich and detailed stories with priceless images and recollections that should never be lost.
I'm ashamed to tell you the truth, that black binder sat in my home library for decades until Covid hit and a nation was sequestered to their home. It was only then that I picked up that binder and began to edit Dad's stories. Now, don't get me wrong, every detail is dad's written word, I just doctored up a few lines, added a bit, and edited out details that I didn't think would hold your attention.
So, this leads us to the title - Code Name: Baker Catcher. What in the world does that mean? Well, my friends, you are just going to have to read the book to find out! Enjoy!
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